Stores Controller (Warehouse & Distribution)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Irvine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Pension

Progression

Free Parking

31 Days Holiday

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is assisting a healthcare solutions provider in Irvine to appoint a Stores Controller responsible for stock control across the service department. You will oversee service stock, hire and loan stock, and ensure engineers have the right parts, using Protean and other internal systems.

The role emphasizes accuracy, reporting, and collaboration with engineering, procurement, warehouse and office teams to improve processes and efficiencies in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within stores, stock control or warehouse operations.
• Background working within engineering, service or technical environments.
• Experience using stock control, ERP or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of service stock control, accuracy and reporting.
• Manage incoming and outgoing goods within the Service Department.
• Monitor and replenish engineer van stock levels.
• Manage hire and loan stock including tracking and invoicing.
• Process and dispatch service sales orders.
• Maintain accurate stock records using Protean and internal systems.
• Support engineers with parts identification and job planning.
• Maintain warehouse organisation, stock locations and housekeeping.

Skills

Stores experience

Engineering/technical background

Tools

Protean

ERP/CRM software

Job description

Stores Controller (Warehouse & Distribution)

£30,000 – £32,000 + Bonus + Overtime + Pension + Progression + Free Parking + 31 Days Holiday

Irvine

Are you an experienced Stores Controller, Stock Controller or Warehouse professional with a background in engineering, parts, inventory or service operations, looking for a varied and hands‑on role where you can take ownership of stock control and support a nationwide engineering function?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding healthcare solutions provider in a newly created position, where you will play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting field engineers, and improving warehouse and service operations.

This market‑leading healthcare solutions provider supports care homes and hospitals across the UK, supplying, servicing and maintaining essential healthcare equipment. As the business continues to grow, they are now looking to appoint a Stores Controller to oversee incoming and outgoing service stock, manage hire and loan equipment, and ensure engineers have the right parts available when needed.

You will take responsibility for stock control within the Service Department, working closely with engineering, procurement, warehouse and office teams. This includes replenishing engineer stock, processing service orders, managing hire equipment, supporting operational improvements and maintaining accurate records using internal systems including Protean.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by improving processes, introducing efficiencies and becoming a key support function within a growing and well‑established business.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of service stock control, accuracy and reporting
• Manage incoming and outgoing goods within the Service Department
• Monitor and replenish engineer van stock levels
• Manage hire and loan stock including tracking and invoicing
• Process and dispatch service sales orders
• Maintain accurate stock records using Protean and internal systems
• Support engineers with parts identification and job planning
• Maintain warehouse organisation, stock locations and housekeeping

The Person:

• Proven experience within stores, stock control or warehouse operations
• Background working within engineering, service or technical environments
• Experience using stock control, ERP or CRM systems

Keywords: Stores Controller, Stock Controller, Warehouse, Inventory, Engineering Stores, Service Department, Logistics, Irvine, Scotland

Reference: BBBH 27614

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, support a growing engineering operation and develop your career within a successful business, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.